Aqaba
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Red Sea port city with coral reefs and year-round warm weather.
Information
Aqaba is Jordan's only coastal city, sitting at the northern tip of the Red Sea. Its reefs are popular for snorkelling and diving, and several shipwrecks lie offshore as planned dive sites. The Aqaba Special Economic Zone makes it a duty-free destination with relaxed shopping rules.
How to visit
Reach Aqaba by car (4 hours from Amman on the Desert Highway), by domestic flight, or by bus. For diving, book through a licensed centre such as the ones along the South Beach road. Public beaches can be busy on weekends; private hotel beaches are quieter.
Stops within this site
3 stops- Stop 1
Underwater Military Museum
A purpose-built dive site with sunk tanks, helicopters, and an aircraft.
- Stop 2
Aqaba Fort
Mamluk-era fortress that guarded pilgrim routes to Mecca.
- Stop 3
Keep The beach Clean
Help maintain the reserve's cleanliness by disposing of trash properly & not leaving litter on the beach. The Marine reserve relies on all of us to keep it safe & Clean.